20090317notice_of_application_order_no_30749.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 17 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF MOMENTUM TELECOM, INc. FOR CASE NO. MNT-08-
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO NOTICE OF APPLICATION
PROVIDE LOCAL EXCHANGE AND
RESOLD TELECOMMUNICATIONS NOTICE OF
SERVICES MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30749
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on August 4 2008, Momentum Telecom, Inc.
Momentum ) filed an Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
pursuant to Idaho Code ~~ 61-526 through 528, IDAPA 31.01.01.111 and Commission Order
No. 26665 to provide facilities-based local exchange and resold interexchange
telecommunications services within the State of Idaho. On December 30, 2008, Momentum filed
copies of its Local Exchange Telecommunications Tariff, revised in accordance with Staffs
recommendations.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Momentum states that it will offer facilities-
based local exchange and resold interexchange services to Idaho consumers as well as some
wholesale services to other providers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Momentum proposes to offer servIces
throughout Idaho in geographic areas currently served by incumbent local exchange carriers
ILECs ) Qwest Corporation and Verizon Northwest Inc.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Momentum has not, as of yet, negotiated an
interconnection agreement with an ILEC in Idaho.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Momentum states that it will utilize its own
soft switch to provide its facilities-based services.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter and will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission s Rules
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30749
of Procedure IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .204.The Commission notes that Modified
Procedure and written comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining public input
and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Notice. The comment must contain a
statement of reasons supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written comments. Written comments concerning this Application
shall be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Rose Mulvaney Henry
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Boult, Cummings, Connors & Berry, PLLCPO Box 83720 1600 Division Street, Ste. 700
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Nashville, TN 37203
Mail: rhenry0)boultcummings.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document.Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the "Comments and Questions
icon, and complete the comment form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document. These comments must also be sent to the Applicant at the e-mail address listed
above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the time limit set, the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and
enter its Order without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit
set, the Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal
hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices. The Application is also available on the Commission s Website at
www.puc.idaho.gov under "File Room" and then "Telephone Cases.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30749
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Titles 61 and 62 of the Idaho Code and
specifically Idaho Code ~~ 61-526 and 62-615. The Commission may enter any final Order
consistent with its authority under Title 61.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be
conducted pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAP A 31.01.01.000 et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application will be processed under Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting
the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than 21 days from the service date of this
Order.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this /7111
day of March 2009.
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
~J II D. KEMPTO~, C MISSIONER
ATTEST:
~&eJe D. Jewell
ission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30749